Budget Recent Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most recent programs for the Budget Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=915
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2015 21:16:46 GMTWeekly Republican AddressSenator John Boozman (R-AR) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about current and future national defense challenges and the need to properly fund the military.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326805-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326805-2Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Republican AddressRepresentative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about defense spending, arguing against Democratic opposition of the National Defense Authorization bill.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326650-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326650-2Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiscal Year 2016 Defense AuthorizationMajority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Armed Services Committee Chair John McCain (R-AZ), and other members of the Senate Republican leadership held a news conference following Senate passage of the fiscal year 2016 defense authorization.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326649-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326649-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenators McCain and Feinstein on Defense BudgetSenators John McCain (R-AZ) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) responded to an amendment to the defense authorization bill offered by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) that would remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326598-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326598-4Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Republican AddressSenator Roy Blunt of Missouri delivered the weekly Republican address. He talks about the importance of funding for military troops and their families, and the need to pass bipartisan legislation under consideration in the Senate, despite a Democratic leader of the Senate saying debating the defense bill was a "waste of time" and a threatened presidential veto.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326533-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326533-2Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenators Feinstein, McCain, and Coats on CybersecuritySenator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) responded to an announcement by Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) that he would attach cyber-security legislation to the fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill. She said thatmit would be "a mistake" to pursue that approach and the issue should be considered separately. Later Senator John McCain (R-AZ) spoke in support of addressing the issue immediately and also engaged in a colloquy with Senator Dan Coats (R-IN).
The Republican response to Senator Feinstein's remarks occurred 45 minutes later.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326432-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326432-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTLee Authorization of Force Amendment DebateRepresentative Barbara Lee (D-CA) offered two amendments related to authorizing the use of force to fight *ISIL. The second amendment would not allow using the 2002 authorization for use of military force (AUMF), requiring Congress to vote on a new AUMF to wage war on ISIL. Representatives Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) and Peter Visclosky (D-IN) also spoke.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or DAISH/DAESH in Arabic), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326428-8
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326428-8Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiscal Year 2016 Defense SpendingKristina Wong was interviewed by video from Capitol Hill about the key issues in the fiscal year 2016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act being debated in the House that week.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326512-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326512-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenators McConnell and Reid on Health Care and Defense AuthorizationDuring leader time, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about the Affordable Care Act and announced that the cyber-security bill passed out of the Intelligence Committee would become part of the defense authorization bill. Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) then responded, accusing Republicans of wanting a government shutdown.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326432-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326432-4Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTHouse Republican AgendaFollowing their weekly conference meeting, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and members of the House Republican leadership briefed reporters about their party's legislative agenda. Speaker said the president's plan to send 450 additional personnel to Iraq was a "step in the right direction" but not an overarching strategy to combat *ISIL, which made passing an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) difficult. Topics included trade legislation and the Defense appropriations bill.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or DAISH/DAESH in Arabic), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326511-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326511-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTRules for Agricultural Marketing and Defense Appropriations BillsMembers of the House Rules Committee met to consider rules of debate on the Defense Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2016 and a bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal country of origin labeling requirements with respect to beef, pork, and chicken, and for other purposes.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326479-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326479-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenators McCain and Reed on Defense Authorization BillSenate Armed Services Committee Chair John McCain (R-AZ) and Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-RI) spoke on the Senate floor about the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326431-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326431-6Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenator McCain on Defense Department ProgramsSenate Armed Services Committee Chair John McCain (R-AZ) spoke abourt fiscal year 2016 defense authorization legislation. He complained about a continued lack of policy for combating *ISIL.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or DAISH/DAESH in Arabic), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326430-101
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326430-101Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Republican AddressSenator Deb Fischer (R-NE) delivered the weekly Republican address. She talked about the dangerous global challenges facing the United States such as those involving Russia, China, and the so-called Islamic State* and the importance of passing a strong National Defense Authorization Act.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or DAISH/DAESH in Arabic), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326314-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326314-2Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Republican AddressHouse Armed Services Committee Chair Mac Thornberry (R-TX) delivered the weekly Republican address on the Memorial Day weekend. He honored those who had given their lives while stressing the importance of honoring America's men and women in uniform and making sure they have what they need to keep the country safe.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326199-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326199-2Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTHouse Debate on Defense AmendmentsHouse members began debate on amendments to the 2016 Defense Authorization bill. Debate on 135 amendments was permitted in the rule.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325948-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325948-6Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenator McCain on Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Authorization BillSenate Armed Services Committee Chair John McCain (R-AZ) spoke to reporters following the committee's markup of fiscal year 2016 defense authorization legislation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326053-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326053-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiscal Year 2016 Defense Authorization LegislationMartin Matishak talked from Capitol Hill about key amendments to the fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill being debated on the House floor over the next two days. The bill addresses policy issues from immigration to Guantanamo to the continued use of war funding.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326051-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/326051-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Department BriefingDefense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed reporters and responded to questions on a variety of military-related topics. They discussed the fight against *ISIS, the U.S.-led training program of Syrian forces, and the potential effects of sequestration.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325902-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325902-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Department Fiscal Year 2016 Budget RequestDefense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey testified about the Defense Department's fiscal year 2016 budget request. Secretary Carter discussed the negative effects of budget cuts from sequestration and urged for a long-term solution for defense funding. General Dempsey addressed the challenges of creating a humanitarian safe zone in Syria, combating ISIS*, Iran's nuclear program, Afghanistan operations, and aggression by China and Russia.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325804-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325804-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTAfghanistan Reconstruction SpendingJohn Sopko talked about a report on Afghanistan reconstruction spending. According to the report, despite billions of dollars spent on salaries for Afghan National Army forces, the Pentagon does not know how many forces exist or how well trained they are.
This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325680-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325680-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTNewsmakers with Representative Mac ThornberryRepresentative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), chair of the House Armed Services Committee, talked about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the fiscal year 2016 defense budget which was approved by the committee earlier that week, as well as disputes with the administration over the funding. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325672-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325672-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhite House Daily BriefingJosh Earnest briefed reporters and responded to their questions on a variety of topics, including trade, military retirement benefits, the fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill, and U.S. hostage policy.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325697-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325697-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Authorization Markup, Part 2The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up a fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill. In part 2, members voted on more en bloc amendment packages.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325627-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325627-2Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Authorization Markup, Part 1The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up a fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill. Following opening remarks from the committee chair and ranking member, members voted on an en bloc package of amendments from the subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325627-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325627-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMilitary Construction and VA SpendingRebecca Adams talked about the military construction and Department of Veterans Affairs spending bill being debated in the House.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325671-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325671-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea Fiscal Year 2016 BudgetU.S. Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Locklear and General Curtis Scaparrotti, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about their fiscal year 2016 budget and current and future defense programs. The witnesses warned of North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the potential for a ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325335-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325335-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Technology AcquisitionBob Work and Frank Kendall briefed reporters on the Defense Department's Pentagon plans to implement the latest phase in its initiative for modifying how it purchases new technological products.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325258-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325258-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTCost of Defense Department ProgramsMarcus Weisgerber talked about Department of Defense's major procurement programs. He focused on cost reductions in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and other weapons programs.
This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325297-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325297-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiscal Year 2016 Defense Authorization RequestThe leaders of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Africa Command, and special operations forces testified on their proposed fiscal year 2016 spending for their respective units. They also addressed their efforts to combat terrorists, including ISIS* and Boko Haram.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325025-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325025-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSecretary Ashton Carter on Defense Budget and National SecurityDefense Secretary Ashton Carter delivered remarks on national security challenges and the need for Congress to pass the fiscal year 2016 defense budget. Secretary Carter also discussed the importance of inter-agency cooperation in advancing national security and trade priorities. This was a keynote luncheon address at the State Department's Global Chiefs of Mission Conference held in the Benjamin Franklin Room of the State Department.
There are some audio difficulties.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325046-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/325046-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTNational Security PrioritiesSenator Tom Cotton (R-AR), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees, said that defense should be the first priority, criticizing the current regime in Iran and the growing threat of extremism in the world. He added that the biggest threat to national security was a nuclear-armed Iran. He was briefly interrupted by Code Pink protestors dressed in colonial costumes.
Then panelists talked about national security priorities and the current budget debates in Congress. Topics included the effect of the upcoming 2016 elections.
"Will Congress Provide for the Common Defense? National Security Priorities in an Increasingly Dangerous World" was held in the Hart Senate Office Building Room 902.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324967-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324967-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Department Fiscal Year 2016 Budget RequestTop commanders from the four military branches testified about their program requests in the fiscal year 2016 budget requests for the Department of Defense. Each witness warned of the continuing risks to American lives due to sequestration* budget cuts.
* Sequestration, a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was part of a debt ceiling and tax increase agreement for the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324888-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324888-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Department Fiscal Year 2016 Budget RequestDefense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2016 budget request for the Pentagon. This was Mr. Carter's first committee appearance as secretary. Topics included the effect of sequestration* budget cuts, and challenges abroad such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and combating the self-declared Islamic State.**
*Sequestration, a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was part of a debt ceiling and tax increase agreement for the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013.
**The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist Sunni militant group that began calling itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324601-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324601-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTAuthorization for the Use of Military Force RequestRepresentative Mike Conaway (R-TX) talked about President Obama's authorization for the use of military force request and future defense spending. Other topics included support for arming the Ukrainian military in its conflict with Russia, the confirmation of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, and priorities for the House Agriculture Committee.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324243-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324243-3Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTOpen Phones on Military BenefitsTelephone lines, including a line only for members of the military, were open for viewer comments on proposed changes to military benefits after a re-air of the February 3, 2015, Senate Armed Services Committee hearing where members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission gave their report.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97701-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97701-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTAir Force Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request BriefingAir Force Deputy Assistant Budget Secretary Major General James Martin briefed reporters and answered their questions on the branch's fiscal year 2016 budget request.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTRepresentative Rob Wittman on the Fiscal Year 2016 Defense BudgetRepresentative Rob Wittman (R-VA) talked about the $585 billion set aside for the Defense Department in President Obama's fiscal year 2016 budget request.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324042-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324042-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTNavy Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request BriefingRear Admiral William Lescher, the Navy's deputy assistant secretary for the budget, briefed Pentagon reporters on his branch's fiscal year 2016 budget request.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-4Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTArmy Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request BriefingArmy Budget Director Thomas Horlander and Army Budget Deputy Director Davis Welch briefed reporters and responded to questions on the branch's fiscal year 2016 budget request.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-3Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiscal Year 2016 Defense Budget Request, Part 1The Department of Defense held a series of briefings on President Obama's fiscal year 2016 budget request. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work began with an outline of the 2016 defense budget, saying that it was a strategy-driven budget submited above sequestration caps. He briefly outlined the military objectives, saying the budget was for a very volatile security environment but was the best balance given the level of resources.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMissile Defense Agency 2016 Budget Request BriefingVice Admiral James Syring, director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), briefed reporters and responded to questions on the MDA fiscal year 2016 budget proposal.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324123-6Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTBudget Control Act of 2011 and SequestrationThe heads of the military branches testified on the impact of sequestration Defense Department budget cuts on national security.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324025-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/324025-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Secretary Hagel News ConferenceDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefed reporters and answers their questions on a variety of military-related topics. In what was probably his last briefing with the press as Defense secretary he thanked people for their service. In his remarks Secretary Hagel stressed the need for long-term budget certainty and no more sequestration* of funds. Other topics included the combating ISIL*, training Iraqi Security Forces and the Syrian opposition, and closing the prison at Guantanamo.
*Sequestration, a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was part of a debt ceiling and tax increase agreement for the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013.
*The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist Sunni militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323946-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323946-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTDefense Technology SecurityBeth McCormick talked about efforts to ensure the security of various U.S. defense technologies. She defined her job as "share what you can and protect what you must." Defense technology consists of working with other nations to ensure they have the technology and structure in place to protect critical defense information shared by the U.S.. and includes legislative procedures for handling information and vetting people with access to classified information.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323365-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323365-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSenate Defense Authorization Debatehttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323188-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323188-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTMilitary Aspects of Foreign PolicyFormer Ambassador Eric Edelman, who was an undersecretary for defense for policy with the George W. Bush administration, and former Representative Jim Marshall (D-GA) discussed military readiness and defense spending. Topics included the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), the internal process conducted every four years by which the Defense Department reviews priorities, strategy, and threats; and defense spending over the next 10 years.
"Providing for the Common Defense" was part of the 2014 Foreign Policy Initiative Forum, "A World In Crisis: The Need for American Leadership," which was held at the Newseum.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323040-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323040-3Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTFiscal Year 2015 Defense ProgramsMegan Scully talked about details of the fiscal year 2015 defense reauthorization bill.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323062-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323062-1Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTGovernor Bobby Jindal on Foreign PolicyGovernor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) discussed defense and foreign policy issues with former U.S. Senator Jim Talent. They had co-authored a report in which they call for re-building the nation's military.
"Rebuilding the American Defense Consensus" was part of the 2014 Foreign Policy Initiative Forum, "A World In Crisis: The Need for American Leadership," which was held at the Newseum.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323040-8
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/323040-8Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTNational Security Threats and the Defense BudgetMarcus Weisgerber talked by remote video from New York City about military funding and Pentagon efforts to defeat ISIS* and assist in responding to the Ebola epidemic in Western Africa. Topics included the differences in strategy in combating ISIL that led to the resignation earlier that week of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Mr. Weisgerber responded to telephone calls and electronic communications, including a telephone line reserved for active or retired military.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322954-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/322954-5Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT